Recover Like an Athlete: The Sleep and Recovery Blueprint

di Alice Murphy (Autore)

Field Books, 2025

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. In the high-stakes world of athletic competition, the relentless pursuit of peak performance often leaves little room for rest. Athletes frequently prioritize intense training, rigorous nutrition plans, and cutting-edge technology to gain a competitive edge. Yet, despite all these efforts, one critical factor often remains overlooked: sleep. This book, "Recover Like an Athlete: The Sleep and Recovery Blueprint," is designed to illuminate the profound and often underestimated influence of sleep on athletic performance and recovery. It is a comprehensive guide that equips athletes of all levels, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone interested in optimizing their physical and cognitive well-being, with the knowledge and practical strategies to harness the power of sleep. We'll delve into the intricate science of sleep, exploring the various stages of sleep and their specific roles in muscle repair, hormone regulation, cognitive function, and immune system support. You’ll discover how sleep deprivation can significantly impair athletic performance, impacting reaction time, coordination, and injury risk. But this book is more than just theoretical; it's a practical handbook filled with actionable strategies for improving your sleep hygiene. We’ll explore how to create a conducive sleep environment, establish consistent sleep routines, manage the unique sleep challenges faced by athletes (like travel and competition stress), and address common sleep disorders. Moreover, this book integrates sleep optimization into a broader recovery framework, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, hydration, and active recovery techniques. Through compelling scientific explanations, relatable case studies, and practical, step-by-step instructions, you’ll learn how to personalize your sleep plan, track your progress, and establish sustainable habits for long-term success.

• Autore: Alice Murphy
• Durata in (hh:mm:ss): 07:23:32
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Field Books
• Lingua: Inglese
• EAN: 9798347840373